Senior Technician R&D
Houston, TX · On-site
Participate in small technical service projects; provide relevant input while supporting internal ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
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Senior Technician R&D
Houston, TX · On-site
Participate in small technical service projects; provide relevant input while supporting internal ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Senior Technician R&D
Houston, TX · On-site
Participate in small technical service projects; provide relevant input while supporting internal ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Senior Technician R&D
Houston, TX · On-site
Participate in small technical service projects; provide relevant input while supporting internal ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Global Process Engineer
Savannah, GA · On-site
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal management and external ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Global Process Engineer
Savannah, GA · On-site
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal management and external ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Global Process Engineer
Panama City, FL · On-site
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal management and external ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Global Process Engineer
Panama City, FL · On-site
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal management and external ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal management and external ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal management and external ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Control Systems Inspector
Belpre, OH · On-site
Management of change activities - leading and technical assurance review. * Ensure use of ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Control Systems Inspector
Belpre, OH · On-site
Management of change activities - leading and technical assurance review. * Ensure use of ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Control Systems Inspector
Belpre, OH · On-site
Management of change activities - leading and technical assurance review. * Ensure use of ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Control Systems Inspector
Belpre, OH · On-site
Management of change activities - leading and technical assurance review. * Ensure use of ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities Provide Controls Systems technical support to manufacturing units, including ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Key Responsibilities Provide Controls Systems technical support to manufacturing units, including ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Key Responsibilities • Provide Controls Systems technical support to manufacturing units ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Key Responsibilities • Provide Controls Systems technical support to manufacturing units ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Quality Chemist
Panama City, FL · On-site
The Chemist will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, technical problem-solving, and ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Quality Chemist
Panama City, FL · On-site
The Chemist will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, technical problem-solving, and ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Supply Chain Coordinator
Panama City, FL · On-site
Provide logistics tactical management and communication * Provide supporting services to strategic ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Panama City, FL · On-site
Provide logistics tactical management and communication * Provide supporting services to strategic ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Maintenance Mechanic
Savannah, GA · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Read Technical Drawings and Blueprints * Troubleshooting Required Skills * Calculate Dimension ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Maintenance Mechanic
Savannah, GA · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Read Technical Drawings and Blueprints * Troubleshooting Required Skills * Calculate Dimension ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Supply Chain Coordinator
Panama City, FL · On-site
Provide logistics tactical management and communication * Provide supporting services to strategic ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Panama City, FL · On-site
Provide logistics tactical management and communication * Provide supporting services to strategic ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer
Panama City, FL · On-site
$91K - $115K/yr
Perform Fit for Service calculations for fixed equipment Required Skills * 10 years of experience ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer
Panama City, FL · On-site
$91K - $115K/yr
Perform Fit for Service calculations for fixed equipment Required Skills * 10 years of experience ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer
Panama City, FL · On-site
$91K - $115K/yr
Perform Fit for Service calculations for fixed equipment Required Skills * 10 years of experience ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer
Panama City, FL · On-site
$91K - $115K/yr
Perform Fit for Service calculations for fixed equipment Required Skills * 10 years of experience ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Quality Chemist
Panama City, FL · On-site
The Chemist will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, technical problem-solving, and ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Quality Chemist
Panama City, FL · On-site
The Chemist will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, technical problem-solving, and ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Program Lead, Data & Analytics Platform
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$140 - $190/hr
Kraton Make a +Difference at Kraton! At Kraton, we make a +Difference , and we are looking for ... Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Services, OneLake, Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, and modern ...
Program Lead, Data & Analytics Platform
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$140 - $190/hr
Kraton Make a +Difference at Kraton! At Kraton, we make a +Difference , and we are looking for ... Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Services, OneLake, Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, and modern ...
Maintenance Mechanic
Savannah, GA · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Read Technical Drawings and Blueprints * Troubleshooting Required Skills * Calculate Dimension ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Maintenance Mechanic
Savannah, GA · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Read Technical Drawings and Blueprints * Troubleshooting Required Skills * Calculate Dimension ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Program Lead, Data & Analytics Platform
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$140 - $180/hr
Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Services, OneLake, Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, and modern ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Program Lead, Data & Analytics Platform
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$140 - $180/hr
Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Services, OneLake, Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, and modern ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...
Control Systems Inspector
Belpre, OH · On-site
$75 - $110/hr
Management of change activities - leading and technical assurance review. * Ensure use of ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Control Systems Inspector
Belpre, OH · On-site
$75 - $110/hr
Management of change activities - leading and technical assurance review. * Ensure use of ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kraton Jobs Information
Do workers at Kraton get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and December 2025.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and December 2025.
Does Kraton pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
57% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
57% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do workers at Kraton worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do Kraton workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
100% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
100% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it for Kraton workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Kraton?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do Kraton managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do jobs at Kraton spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Kraton?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Do people at Kraton feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Kraton?
Some people feel stressed here.
43% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
43% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Kraton recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
71% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Kraton?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Do people think Kraton’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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Full-time
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Kraton rating
7.3
Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
64th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers
Job description
Make a +Difference at Kraton!
At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our R&D team at our Houston, TX location.
The purpose of the Sr. Technician role is to provide laboratory synthesis, analytical, technical service and manufacturing support (such as plant trials) to scientists, to support the maintenance and growth of the business in target market segments. The Sr. Technician is expected to perform all duties in a safe manner, and to maintain a safe operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills
Education, Certifications & Licenses
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.
Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our R&D team at our Houston, TX location.
The purpose of the Sr. Technician role is to provide laboratory synthesis, analytical, technical service and manufacturing support (such as plant trials) to scientists, to support the maintenance and growth of the business in target market segments. The Sr. Technician is expected to perform all duties in a safe manner, and to maintain a safe operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to value creation in the working environment through experimental knowledge and demonstrating healthy behaviors
- Contribute to the set-up and execution of routine or ad-hoc experimental programs or testing by selecting from a limited range of known methods and/or conditions; record and analyze data and make recommendations
- Formulate experimental programs in consultation with direct supervisor
- Communicate experimental deviations from expected or specified levels, and suggests explanations or further inquiries
- Coordinate and troubleshoot any equipment maintenance requirements
- Participate in small technical service projects; provide relevant input while supporting internal customers
- Produce quality data by the agreed upon deadlines and communicate results to internal customers as needed
- Routinely purchase standard materials and/or chemicals and contribute to minor changes/improvements to installations or equipment (purchase order input)
- Monitor the labs to ensure regulations and safety are enforced
- Carry out experimental work according to clearly defined safety and environmental guidelines
- Create or edit Standard Operating Procedures
- Make proposals during meetings (within working environment) that may contribute to solving problems
- And other duties as assigned to safely perform
Required Skills
- Knowledge and practical experience in at least one of the following: organic chemistry; analytical chemistry; inorganic chemistry; laboratory automation; process technology
- Basic understanding of underlying experimental concepts
- Demonstrated ability to explain to others how and why the applied methods and equipment work
- Demonstrated ability to build experimental set-ups and modify on the basis of results
- and select the appropriate components and/or auxiliary equipment if necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to select the source of relevant factual information from a well[1]defined or small collection of professional literature in own field
- Understanding of equipment procedures required to execute experiments, and ability to translate procedures into a detailed working method
- Advanced knowledge with relevant health and safety policies with regard to experiments and chemical use (HAZCOM)
Education, Certifications & Licenses
- Bachelor's Degree or Associate's degree preferred: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering
- Minimum 3-5 years related experience preferred
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.
Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Kraton
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Kraton is a leading global specialty chemicals company that specializes in delivering high-performance polymers and bio-based products. With a strong emphasis on innovation, the company has established itself as a reliable partner across various industries. Kraton's diverse portfolio of solutions caters to applications such as adhesives, coatings, lubricants, sealants, and more. Committed to sustainability, Kraton focuses on developing eco-friendly products that reduce environmental impact without compromising performance. By harnessing renewable resources and advanced technologies, Kraton strives to create solutions that not only enhance the quality of life but also minimize their carbon footprint. With a global presence and customer-centric approach, Kraton is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of their customers, making them a trusted and forward-thinking choice in the specialty chemicals market.
Industry
Chemical manufacturing
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
1950